壊れた時計を分解して修理を試みた。
I disassembled the broken watch and tried to repair it.
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Example sentences
He attempted to solve the problem with a new method.
俊足のランナーが果敢に盗塁を試みた。
The fast runner boldly attempted to steal a base.
三塁走者がタッチアップを試みたが、外野手からのバックホームに阻まれた。
The runner on third base tried to tag up, but was thwarted by the outfielder's throw back home.
彼は村に根強く残る旧習を打破しようと試みた。
He tried to break the old customs that remained deep-rooted in the village.
Usage Notes
More formal and deliberate than 'tamesu'. Often used for significant actions or experiments.
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